What is the difference between edible cooking oils and the carrier oils used in aromatherapy?
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Theroretically yes. But most cooking oils are processed to give them a longer shelf life - this is not so good for aromatherapy. That's partly why carrier oils sold for aromatherapy can seem more expensive.
If looking in the cooking oils look for oils which say they are "cold pressed" and/or "virgin" which means the first pressing. Sunflower oil is often processed, so I would be wary of that. Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil would fit the bill, but can have a strong smell and some aromatherapists dislike it for that reason. If using sesame oil make sure it is not the toasted version often used in cooking. You might want to experiement with mixtures of different oils as they all behave differently and have different aromas.
Comment by essence_of_wellbeing — May 28, 2009 @ 2:46 pm
yes you can easily do that. olive oil and sesame oil are often used. Don't used heavy sesame with a string nutty odour though as this will mask the essential oils. try grapeseed oil, if you can find it but any light odourless cooking oil will do.
Comment by indium — May 28, 2009 @ 2:46 pm
I've used olive oil. Wouldn't recommend sesame or sunflower though. Sesame is too aromatic and sunflower is too usually too processed.
Comment by The alchemist — May 28, 2009 @ 2:46 pm